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14-Year Old Novelist takes Children and Adults on a Fantasy Journey to the Land of Maradonia
Maradonia and the Seven Bridges by Gloria Tesch is the first book in a trilogy about two siblings who find the entrance to a “World between the Worlds.”
Tampa, FL- Gloria Tesch began her first novel at the age of 11 and celebrated her thirteenth birthday with the printing of her first book.
The Maradonia Saga begins with a girl named Maya and her brother Joey who find a mysterious place in a forbidden area, which opens the way to a World between the Worlds – Maradonia. Their arrival in Maradonia fulfills a prophecy and overnight their simple life changes completely as they are thrust into a strange and perilous world filled with magic and power.
Journey with Maya and Joey as they meet new creatures who help them try to conquer the Seven Bridges’ of tests and temptations. All of which are necessary if they are to defeat King Apollyon and the Empire of Evil
Along the way, mystery, murder, deceit, revenge, conspiracy and theft combat faith, knowledge, wisdom and passion to keep the reader on the edge of their seat.
The power of Maradonia can be summed up by the comments from her fans that send messages to www.Maradonia.com
“Gloria, I had to tell you that I am half way through your book and it is just unbelievable! It is a blast!!! I can’t put it down!”
- Mary D, Clearwater, FL
“Dear Gloria, I love your book!!! I am 11-years old…
My teacher says it (reading Maradonia and The Seven Bridges) is really making a big difference in my reading.” -Angela.
“I have read Gloria’s first book three times already and I’m looking forward with great pleasure to reading this young authors future books.”
–Jeffrey W, New Port Richey, FL
“Absolutely Cool. I could not stop reading!”
-Morgan G, Largo, FL
“I purchased Gloria’s book for a Christmas present for my grandchildren and I have two things to say: After reading it, I felt younger again and I should have read this kind of literature earlier.” –Gladys, Miami, FL, 94-Years old
About the Author
Gloria Tesch was born on April 17, 1994 in San Diego, California. Gloria is a born storyteller who crafts her tales, characters and places with extraordinary diligence and talent. She has the vision to create sweeping epics. Gloria started writing when she was eleven years old. She wrote short stories, poems and was a frequent visitor at the local library. Sometimes she read more than five different books per week. The love for fantasy and fiction inspired her to write the 90-chapter Debut Novel – Maradonia and the Seven Bridges.
BOOK – REVIEW
Maradonia and the Seven Bridges
Writing, Ink.
By: Mary F. Dado
Here, they are believed to be the leaders whose arrival was foretold. They are heralded as saviors destined to defend a nation and protect it from destruction and domination.
The fans of Stephen King, Anne Rice, Stephenie Meyer, and J.K. Rowling will have to prepare another shelf to collect the treasured works of this outstanding new author.
The story behind the story is just as riveting. Gloria Tesch started writing when she was eleven years old. She wrote short stories, poems and was a frequent visitor at the local library. Her love for fantasy and fiction inspired her to write this, her debut novel.
Gloria is an intuitive storyteller who writes from her heart and charts her complex characters and ambitious storylines with a talent and a gusto that is rivaled by few. Gloria celebrated her thirteenth birthday with the printing of her first book, “Maradonia and the Seven Bridges.”
Her entire family is part of the experience. Her mother, Marina Terkulova Tesch is a gifted painter and illustrator of books. She created all of the art for the book covers and all of the illustrations for each chapter. Gloria’s father, Dr. Gerry Tesch, is a teacher, upon whom she relies for research and the promotion.
Her brother Jonathan contributed many dialogue suggestions while of her works. their youngest brother Benjamin will be old enough by Book Three to bring his talent to the mix. Gloria dedicated her first book to this dedicated and talented family.
With the second book almost complete and the third in progress, this nine book series is already mapped out for an unbelievable thrill ride in sweeping epic style!
BOOK – REVIEW
Maradonia and the Seven Bridges
Young Author’s debut novel
is not just kid stuff
By: Leah G. Dallaire
Murder, revenge, intrigue, conspiracy. All these little nuggets that take a novel from being just a mere story to becoming an epic journey are packed into “Maradonia and the Seven Bridges.”
The mystical Maradonia is a world between worlds, a Technicolor place filled with more wizardry and magic than Harry Potter could shake his wand at.
And the author is just 14 years old.
From the never-ending imagination of young Gloria Tesch comes an adventure of legendary proportions. Two ordinary teens, Maya and her brother Joey, discover the way to the Land of Maradonia while on a Goonies-like expedition to the forbidden Pebble Beach. The world they uncover is full of turmoil, its people in peril from the evil King Apollyon.
Up until this, Maya and Joey had led ordinary lives in an ordinary place, where their greatest challenge had been the everyday minutia of fitting in at a new school, a trial most children can readily identify with. Now, the fate of an entire kingdom and its faithful dwellers is up to them.
In this, Tesch explores the very adult issues of responsibility and faith, and the age-old theme of enduring strength in the face of temptations and tough tests. Maya and Joey discover their true inner selves along the way, battling an underworld capable of deceit, revenge and murder.